Kiss took to the stage again on Saturday night (November 25) after Paul Stanley’s flu-like spell previously forced the group to cancel three of the final eight shows of their farewell tour. Including the concert on Friday (November 24th) in Knoxville, Tennessee. The following statement was made on social media: “Due to an unforeseen illness in the band, we cannot perform tonight. Refunds will be available at the ticket office.”
Before the Indianapolis gig, Stanley explained the extent of his illness in a Q&A session during sound check, saying: “You know, I’ve done shows with broken ribs, I’ve done shows with fever. This time I literally asked myself if it was my time. But anyway, I’m here and it’s amazing.”
It is not expected that the canceled performances will be rescheduled as Kiss want to end their farewell tour at the beginning of December.
Paul Stanley is back on stage
“I did everything possible to get back on stage and be part of the incredible two and a half hour celebration we had planned, but this flu made it impossible,” Stanley wrote on his Instagram profile about the cancellations and posted a photo the hospital bed where he is on the drip.
The band was also able to perform their show again as planned on Sunday (November 26th) in Indianapolis.
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Kiss’ final concerts will end on December 2nd with a grand performance in the city where it all began for the rock band: New York City has been a part of the group’s ethos and history for more than four decades. The final will take place on the stage of the famous Madison Square Garden in New York.